Is Likee okay for a 12-year-old?

No, the app is too risky for 12-year-olds. There’s too much inappropriate content, not enough moderation, and very little in the way of real protections for younger users. Yes, the Apple App Store gives it a 12+ rating , and Google Play recommends “Parental Guidance,” but those labels seriously downplay the risks. In reality, your child can be exposed to sexualized videos, contact from strangers, and pressure to spend money — all within minutes of using the app. Even for older teens, Likee isn’t ideal.

Does Likee have built-in parental controls?

Yes, but they don’t work as they should most of the time. Likee’s parental controls can block features like search, messaging, and in-app purchases. The app claims these settings also filter out inappropriate content, but in testing, there was little to no difference in what showed up in the video feed. I wouldn’t rely on Likee’s built-in parental controls; you’re much better off with a premium parental control app instead.

Is there adult content on Likee?

There isn’t any explicit sexual content, as that would go against Likee’s guidelines, but there’s still a lot of highly suggestive content that’s inappropriate for children of any age. Likee has built-in parental controls , but they don’t accurately remove inappropriate content from kids’ feeds. Even with the parental controls active in my tests, there were a lot of videos with very suggestive dances and skits.

Are there free parental control apps for regulating my child’s Likee usage?

There are free parental controls out there that promise to keep your child safe on Likee, but I don’t recommend them. Many free parental control apps have limited functionality, and tech-savvy kids can bypass them easily. I recommend picking a premium parental control app instead. My No.1 choice for Likee is Qustodio, which lets you control how much time your child can spend on Likee and block access to it, among other features.

Articles by Toma Novakovic

Toma Novakovic

Toma Novakovic is a former writer at SafetyDetectives. Before joining, he worked as a freelance writer for various publications in the tech, language arts, and science fields. He has a broad array of interests and loves learning new things about the tech sector and the ever-growing field of cybersecurity and privacy. When he's not writing at work, he's likely writing fiction, reading up on obscure topics, or replaying some Final Fantasy video game.